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Ministry of Defence
INS TRISHUL 
Furthering India- Africa ties, Indian Navy commenced a 5-nation deployment to the continent as Indian Naval Ship Trishul, under the command of Capt Kapil Kaushik, made a port call at Mombasa, Kenya from 26 to 29 May 2023. The visit reflects India's cordial ties with its maritime neighbours and also is in consonance with the Hon’ble Prime Ministers Vision SAGAR- Security and Growth for all in the Region.
During the port call, personnel from Indian and Kenya Navy engaged in a wide range of professional interactions, deck visits and sport exchanges aimed at enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding.
On 27 May 2023, personnel from both the navies jointly participated in a Yoga session at Mtongwe Naval Base, Mombasa, as a curtain raiser for the 9th International Day of Yoga  to be marked worldwide on 21 June 2023. With a view to showcase India's unity and reach to all friendly foreign countries, an 'Ocean Ring of Yoga' has been proposed for IDY 2023 celebrations, wherein Yoga would be performed at foreign ports. Personnel from both the navies also participated in friendly volleyball match.
The ship was open to visitors on 27 and 28 May 2023. A medical outreach camp was also conducted by Indian Navy personnel at 'Island Muslim Girls Orphanage’ on 28 May 23, wherein children were screened for general health.
On 29 May 2023, the ship participated in a Maritime Partnership Exercise with Kenyan Navy Ship Jasiri.
INS Trishul, the second of the Talwar class frigates, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 25 Jun 2003. The ship has a displacement of about 3,700 tons, a length of 125 metres and is capable of speeds upto 30 knots. The ship is equipped with a versatile array of weapons and sensors and can carry multi-role helicopters enabling the ship to perform wide range at roles. The ship carries crew of 30 officers and 300 sailors.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi in his first engagement of Russia visit
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid floral tributes to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi at the premises of Embassy of India in Moscow, Russiatoday. After landing in Moscow on an official visit to Russia from November 5-7, 2019, Shri Rajnath Singh began his engagements by visiting the Embassy of India where he paid homage to Gandhi Ji by garlanding his statue.
“As the world celebrates his ‘150th Jayanti Varsh’, let us rededicate ourselves to bring peace & sustainable development on earth by taking inspiration from Gandhian thought & his principles of life,” tweeted Raksha Mantri after paying rich tributes to the Father of the Nation.
Later today at 8:15 PM , Raksha Mantri will meet Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Mr Denis Manturov and jointly inaugurate ‘India-Russia Defence Industry Cooperation Conference’. The conference will discuss ways to promote defence industrial cooperation between India and Russia, technology transfer and investment in India in defence industry under the ‘Make in India’ programme.
On November 6, 2019, Shri Rajnath Singh will co-chair 19th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation .
Raksha Mantri is expected to hold extensive discussions with Defence Minister of Russia General Sergei Shoigu covering all areas of military-to-military cooperation and defence industrial cooperation.
During his visit, Shri Rajnath Singh is also scheduled to visit St Petersburg where he will place wreath at the Piskarevsky Memorial Cemetery honouring the soldiers and civilians who lost their lives during the Second World War. He may visit Russian defence production facilities in and around St Petersburg.
AYUSH
Cabinet approves change of nomenclature & mandate of North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine  as North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research 
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today hasgiven its approval for changing the nomenclature & mandate of North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine  as North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research .
Details:
Keeping in view the need, the proposal to change the nomenclature and mandate of North Eastern Institute of Folk Medicine  to North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research  for imparting quality Education and Research in Ayurveda & Folk Medicine at Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. The consequential changes will also be carried out in the Memorandum of Association & Rules and Regulations.
Impact:
The inclusion of Ayurveda within the mandate of the Institute will be highly beneficial for the people of North East region for imparting quality education and research in Ayurveda and Folk medicine. The institute will also provide opportunities for students of Ayurveda and Folk medicine not only in India but also the neighboring countries such as Tibet, Bhutan, Mongolia, Nepal, China and other Central Asian countries.
Background:
The NEIFM, Pasighat was established for systemic research, documentation and validation of traditional folk medicine and heath practices of the region. The objectives for which the Institute was established include to function as an apex research centre for all aspect of Folk Medicine, to create an interface between traditional healers and scientific research, survey, documentation and validation of folk medicine practices, remedies and therapies for possible usage in public health care and future research etc.
Ministry of Home Affairs
IMCT TODAY AGAIN WRITES TO THE CHIEF SECRETARY OF WEST BENGAL FOR NECESSARY ASSISTANCE
Kolkata, 25 April, 2020
The leader of the Inter Ministerial Central team and Additional Secretary to the Government of India Shri Apurva Chandra today again sought clarifications on multiple issues form the Chief Secretary of the State Sri Rajiva Sinha. Like yesterday today also Shri Chandra wrote two letters to the Chief Secretary and reminded him on queries sought by the team on several issues but which still remained unanswered in spite of several requests.
The letters are as follows:-
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Competition Commission of India
CCI approves the combination of Linde Aktiengesellschaft and Praxair, Inc. under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002, subject to modifications/remedies to address the Anti-competitive effects resulting from the said combination.
On 11th January 2018, the Competition Commission of India  received a notice jointly given by Linde Aktiengesellschaft  and Praxair, Inc.   in relation to the combination of Linde and Praxair under a newly incorporated holding company, which will be owned by the Parties’ current shareholders.
Linde, headquartered in Munich, Germany, is an international gases and engineering company and is primarily active in industrial gases, medical gases, specialty gases and the related engineering and services sectors. Praxair, headquartered in Connecticut, USA, is an international gases company and is primarily active in manufacture and/or supply of industrial gases, medical gases and specialty gases.
Based on its investigation, the Commission was of the opinion that the proposed combination is likely to have an appreciable adverse effect on competition in some markets inIndia but the same could be addressed by way of modifications to the proposed combination. Accordingly, the Commission approved the proposed combination under Section31 of the Competition Act, 2002, subject to the following divestments to be implemented by the parties:
A. Divestment of Linde India’s entire shareholding in Bellary Oxygen Company Private Limited , a joint venture between Linde India and Inox Air Products Limited;
B. Divestment of Praxair’s three on-site plants in the East Region, namely, Tata 1 and Tata 2 and 3 located at Jamshedpur and two cylinder filing stations located at Asansol and Kolkata; and
C. Divestment of Linde’s one on-site plant in the South Region, namely, JSW – 2 located at Bellary, Karnataka and two cylinder filing stations located at Hyderabad and Chennai.
The aforesaid remedies shall be implemented by way of sale and transfer of respective businesses to an independent entity, which meets the parameters prescribed in the order of the Commission.
The remedies ordered by the Commission aim to eliminate the substantial overlap in terms of presence of the Parties in the affected regions and for establishment of independent competitor or strengthening of the existing competitor by ensuring that they have an integrated presence in markets for industrial gases encompassing tonnage, bulk and cylinder businesses.
For legally binding text of the modifications and other details, please visit
https://www.cci.gov.in/sites/default/files/Notice_order_document/C-2018-01-545.pdf
Ministry of Science & Technology
Low ozone over Brahmaputra River Valley brings good news for health of people
There is good news for the Brahmaputra River Valley . Researchers have found that the concentration of near surface ozone in this region in the North-East corner of India is low compared to the other urban locations in India
Scientists at the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences , Nainital an autonomous research institute under the Department of Science and Technology  Govt. of India have evaluated the near surface ozone in the Brahmaputra River Valley  and found relatively low concentration of Ozone over Guwahati compared to the other urban locations in India. Their present work has been published recently in the journal ‘Atmospheric Pollution Research’.
Tropospheric, or ground-level ozone, is created by chemical reactions between oxides of nitrogen  and volatile organic compounds . It usually increases when pollutants emitted by cars, power plants, industrial boilers, refineries, chemical plants, and other sources chemically react in the presence of sunlight, impacting human health.
In the study led by Dr. Umesh Chandra Dumka  along with contributions by Dr. A. S. Gautam , Dr. Suresh Tiwari  and Prof. Philip K. Hopke  and Prof. R. K. Chakrabarty  and other team members analysed the variability of ozone and other air pollutants over Brahmaputra River Valley region. It also assessed seasonal, day of week, and characteristics of ozone to identify the emission source of ozone and its precursors, especially methane  and NMHCs, along with study the relationships between the meteorological parameters, ozone and its precursors in a tropical setting.
The examination of nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide, and ozone concentrations in this study suggested that this site is well influenced by local sources such as adjacent major national highway. During the daylight hours, the site is in or nearly in a photo-stationary state, indicating a low impact of organic species on the ozone concentrations.
[Publication link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apr.2019.12.013
Dr. Umesh Chandra Dumka  and Dr. Suresh Tiwari  can be contacted for further details.]
Figure 1: Median ozone concentration as a function of hours of the week. Error bars represent the 25th and 75th percentile values .
Figure 2: Daily and 20 days moving mean of O3 , CO , CO2 , NOx , CH4  and NMHC  from January 1st, 2013 to June 30, 2014, in Guwahati, India .
Figure 3: Spatial Variability of Ozone over IGP  and Guwahati .
President's Secretariat
President of India Presents Three Padma Vibhushan, Eight Padma Bhushan and Sixty-One Padma Shri Awards for the Year 2020 at Civil Investiture Ceremony-II
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presented three Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan and sixty-one Padma Shri Awards for the year 2020, at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II this evening  at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in the presence of Vice President of India, Prime Minister, Union Minister for Home Affairs and other dignitaries.
List of Awardees and photographs of the ceremony are attached.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Kalaburagi Airport Inaugurated Under UDAN / RCS
A Gateway for Tourist Destinations Including Buddha Vihar, Sharana Basaveshwara Temple and Gulbarga Fort
230 Routes and 42 Airports Operationalized Under UDAN So Far
The first flight from Kalaburagi Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru took off today after the inauguration of Kalaburagi airport by the Chief Minister of Karnataka. The airport has been built under the UDAN-RCS Scheme of Govt. of India and is spread across 742 acres and developed at an estimated cost of Rs. 176 crores. Kalaburagi Airport is at a distance of 13.8km from Kalaburagi City and it is a DGCA licensed Aerodrome for VFR/Day operations. Three flights per week will be operated on Monday, Friday and Sunday. It will depart Kempegowda International Airport  at 12:20PM and land at Kalaburagi at 1:25PM. From Kalaburagi it will depart at 1:55PM and will reach at 3PM.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation undertook the task to develop the Kalaburagi airport as it will pave way for direct connectivity to North Karnataka with state Headquarters and other commercial centers. Kalaburagi Airport will act as a gateway for tourist destinations including Buddha Vihar, SharanaBasaveshwara Temple, Khwaja Banda Nawaz Dargah and, Gulbarga Fort.
With the inauguration of the Kalaburagi airport in Karnataka, the natives can reach Bengaluru and other parts of the country with much ease. The newly built airport is in line with the commitment & perseverance of Airport Authority of India under the supervision of the Ministry of Civil Aviation of India to enable the country with better air connectivity.
So far, 230 routes and 42 airports have been operationalized under UDAN. UDAN will connect all States and UTs of the country with around 700 routes, laying the foundation of a new regional segment in India’s aviation market.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Universities can play a pivotal role in producing International standard athletes in India, says Shri. Anurag Thakur, Union Minister for Youth & Sports Affairs
Universities can play important role in producing International standard athletes, says Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth & Sports Affairs. I am planning to convene a meeting with the VC’s of 40 to 50 universities to prepare a blue print for the project, said the Minister. He was interacting with the sports personalities, office bearers of the Indian Olympic Association and other sports associations, in Chennai today.
He said that there are 943 private universities functioning in the country. Even if each university can adopt an athlete and provide them with education and international training facilities, India will be able to produce 900 to 1000 International athletes, he said.
To make a big start in this direction, various Sports Centre of Excellence have been launched under the Khelo India Project. Center of Excellence in the field of sports science is also been planned. An athlete cannot achieve anything without the support of science. There is a lot of science behind the success of athletes, said the Union Minister.
A sports science center is been planned in Sonipet, Haryana. Similar centers will be established in Bengaluru, Karnataka and Patiala, Punjab also. Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi is giving special attention to the sports field.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Want to break the mental barrier in International competitions: TOPS Development Group athlete Chingakham Jetlee Singh
The fencer won the Gold Medal in Men’s Individual Epee event for Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
The Khelo India University Games 2021 continues to live up to its billing as the premier battleground for elite varsity athletes from across the country, with high profile names making their presence felt here in Bengaluru. One such athlete whose performance has been followed closely is Guru Nanak Dev University’s fencing prodigy Chingakham Jetlee Singh. On a day of high-profile upsets at KIUG 2021, Jetlee Singh solidified his fast-growing reputation by securing the Gold Medal in the Men’s Individual Epee category on Friday.
Speaking about the competition he faced from the rest of the field at the Khelo India University Games, Jetlee said, “I was fully expecting to come up against some top class competition at this event. That turned out to be the case yesterday, so I am happy to win this Medal and take this confidence forward through the rest of the year.”
Jetlee made headlines in recent months after being included in the TOPS Development Group program earlier in December 2021. The news came as a blessing for him as he continues to make a push towards representing India at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
“Me and everyone in my family was elated when we got to know that I have been included in the TOPS Development Program. I am thankful to SAI and the Sports Ministry for recognising my talent and providing me with the support to achieve my dream. Since the inclusion, my game has already progressed as my schedule now includes a greater number of tournaments and more and more practice sessions. Under the scheme, there is a greater focus on my dietary needs as well. All in all, I feel happy about the support I am receiving and am determined to make it count on the big stage,” said the Manipuri fencer.
The shy 20-year-old weighed his words carefully as he opened up about the challenges of being a young athlete responsible for representing the Nation at International competitions.
“It is not easy to perform at an international level. I have gone into competitions feeling confident at the beginning, but I have just not been able to make the mark that I know I am capable of yet. My biggest ambition this year is to break the mental barrier in international competitions. I am targeting the Asian Games this year as the competition I want to perform well in. All my efforts currently are focussed on wearing the India uniform at the Paris Olympics. Playing in the Olympics has been my lifelong dream,” he concluded.
Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers Sardar Patel on his Punya Tithi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Sardar Patel on his Punya Tithi.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Remembering Sardar Patel on his Punya Tithi. India will always be grateful to him for his monumental service, his administrative skills and the untiring efforts to unite our nation."
Ministry of Defence
Armed Forces Flag Day 2020: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh urges people to voluntarily contribute to AFFD Fund
Armed Forces Flag Day will be observed all over the country on 07th December 2020 like previous years. Since 1949, the day is observed to honour the martyrs as well as men and women in uniform, who valiantly fight on our borders to safeguard the country’s honour. Speaking at a function organized in New Delhi on 2nd December 2020, for the customary launch of the Armed Forces Flag pinning, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh urged countrymen to voluntarily contribute to AFFD Fund. Hesaid our forces have always been fighting valiantly to safe guard the sovereignty of the country. In the process sometimes, they have even laid down their lives, leaving behind their families or were rendered disabled. “Hence the rehabilitation and welfare of our Ex Servicemen, the next of kin of our martyrs and our disabled soldiers is the responsibility of all citizens” Raksha Mantri said. “The Flag Day provides us an opportunity to fulfill this responsibility by contributing to the AFFD fund” he added. Noting that over 47 crore rupees were raised during 2019-20 through voluntary contributions of people, Shri Rajnath Singh expressed hope that “people of India will manifest the same spirit of voluntary contributions this year too.”
AFFD fund is used for the rehabilitation and welfare of next of kin of those soldiers who laid their lives in the line of duty, or were rendered disabled, old, non-pensioners, widows and orphaned children. They are given financial assistance through various schemes like penury grant, education grant, widow/daughter marriage grant, disabled children grant, medical grant, house repair grant, funeral grant, orphan grant and some other grants.
The ‘Armed forces Flag Day Fund’  has been constituted by the Government of India for the welfare and rehabilitation of the Ex-Servicemen  community. There are more than 32 lakh ESM and around 60,000 ESM are added every year due to early superannuation.
Contributions to Armed forces Flag Day Fund can be remitted through bank accounts. The details are as follows: i) Punjab National Bank ;  State Bank of India  and  ICICI Bank A/c No. 182401001380, IFSC Code ICIC0001824 Branch RK Puram)
Contributions to AFFDF are exempted from Income Tax vide Government of India Notification No. 78/2007 dated 26 Mar 07 and under section 80 G   of Income Tax Act 1961 vide Director of Income Tax  letter No. NQ.DIT|2010-11/DEL-AE22280-04012011/2186 dated 04 Jan 11.
Corporate contributions to AFFDF are also eligible for fulfilling the CSR obligation under section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 as it adheres to “Measures for the benefit of Armed Forces Veterans, War Widows and their dependents” .
Secretary KendriyaSainik Board, Air Cmdr B. Ahluwaliasaid the month of December this year will be celebrated as “Gaurav Maah”  to honour the contributions of armed forces and its veterans. KSB is the apex body of the Government of India, which formulates policies for rehabilitation and welfare of ex-servicemen and their dependants. The AFFDF is administratively controlled by KSB
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Newly appointed SSC Chairman Shri B R Sharma calls on MoS Dr Jitendra Singh
The Newly appointed Chairman of Staff Selection Commission , Shri B. R. Sharma called on the Minister of State  for Development of North Eastern Region, MoS Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh, here today.
Shri Braj Raj Sharma joined Indian Administrative Service  in the year 1984 and was allotted Jammu & Kashmir Cadre. He is a Post-Graduate in Political Science from the University of Jammu, J&K and MBA from Australian National University, Australia.
In the course of his 35 years career in Administrative Service, he has served the State and the Central Government in various capacities. He has worked as Chief Secretary, J&K before coming to Government of India on deputation.
He joined Ministry of Home Affairs as Additional Secretary  on 18th May, 2017 and was thereafter promoted and posted as Secretary .
Shri Sharma is the recipient of Jammu & Kashmir State Government’s Gold Medal for Excellence in Public Service  and Prime Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Public Service .